April 2017
Where did that saying come from? By DANA DITTMAR CEO, SCC Chamber The other day, (okay, every day) I was listening to our local radio station, Sun Radio 96.3 FM.…
It’s okay to be disappointed By WILLIAM HODGES hodgespress@gmail.com There are those among us who constantly expect the worst to happen. Their rationale is that they won’t be disappointed if…
Ryan P. Haynes Ryan P. Haynes, 34, of Ruskin, Fla. passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He is survived by his parents Evan and Kaye, brother Mike, grandmother Joyce, several…
Day of Cabaret offers entertainment, prizes By PHYLLIS HODGES hodgespress@gmail.com The Faith Community committee organizing the Day of Cabaret is excited about the performers they have assembled for an April…
Men’s Club expands Lifeline By PHYLLIS HODGES hodgespress@gmail.com The Sun City Center Men’s Club continues to explore ways to help residents. Acknowledging that falls are a major issue for a…
New youth sports programs open to all economic levels By YVETTE C. HAMMETT yvette@observernews.net Christian Beiter has a vision — one in which every Riverview child who wants to get…
Kite festival soars in Apollo Beach The newly replenished beach at the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve was awash with kids of all ages April 22 for the Apollo Beach Beautification…
Ruskin to celebrate all things tomato By LOIS KINDLE lois@observernews.net Thousands of South Shore residents are expected to attend the returning Ruskin Tomato & Heritage Festival May 6. The celebration…
Local nonprofits need community support on Give Day Tampa Bay By LOIS KINDLE lois@observernews.net May 2 has special meaning for area nonprofits, which depend on public support to make ends…